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Jampatong Na Nontachai

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Jampatong Na Nontachai
Jampatong in 2021
BornSaroj Kumjit
(1962-03-03)March 3, 1962
Mueang Ratchaburi, Ratchaburi, Thailand
Native nameสาโรช คุ้มจิต
NicknameMaster of Neck Kicks
(จอมเตะก้านคอ)
ResidenceNonthaburi, Thailand
DivisionPinweight
Light Flyweight
Bantamweight
Featherweight
StyleMuay Thai
(Muay Tae)
StanceOrthodox
TeamPorntawee Gym
Years activec. 1970s–1990
Notable relativesKulabkhao Na Nontachai (older brother)

Saroj Kumjit (Thai: สาโรช คุ้มจิต; born March 3, 1962), known professionally as Jampatong Na Nontachai (Thai: จำปาทอง ณ นนทชัย), is a Thai retired Muay Thai fighter. He is a former Rajadamnern Stadium Bantamweight Champion who was famous during the 1970s and 1980s. Nicknamed the "Master of Neck Kicks", he was especially known for his high kicks from both sides.

Career and biography

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Jampatong was born in Ratchaburi Province, Thailand. He started Boxing at a young age as a means to help his family.

Early in his career, in June 1979, he gained two decision victories over Samart Payakaroon. In their third fight, due to Jampatong severely underperforming, the referee called a No contest.

In 1985, Jampatong won his first and last major title as he knocked out Sangtiennoi Sor.Rungroj with his signature high kick.

In 1986, he was a front runner for the Sports Writers Association of Thailand Fighter of the Year award but narrowly lost to Panomtuanlek Hapalang, the man who would take away Jampatong's Rajadamnern Stadium title later in that same year.[1][2] In this year, he gained a shock upset win over Chamuekpet Hapalang as Jampatong knocked him out in the second round with his signature high kick.[3]

Jampatong dove into a slump late in 1986 as he picked up losses against Jomwo Chuanyim, lost his Rajadamnern Stadium title to Panomtuanlek Hapalang.[4]

In 1987, he suffered two of his worst defeats. In March, he was knocked out by a high kick against Suphaphet Kiatdipetnoi.[5] In August, he was given another shot at the Rajadamnern Stadium title against former Lumpinee Stadium Champion, Yodpetch Sor.Chipattana.[6] Jampatong was knocked out only 31 seconds into the fight.

Ultimately, Jampatong had many wins against legendary fighters, and though his prime was short-lived, he leaves behind a very strong legacy.

Today, the former Yodmuay runs a noodle shop in Nonthaburi.

In June 2021, Sylvie von Duuglas-Ittu and her husband contacted Jampatong and filmed a long session with him for their Muay Thai Library[7] at Jitmuangnon gym. It was the first time he had stepped into a ring in over 20 years.[8]

Titles

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Fight record

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Muay Thai Record (Incomplete)
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
1990-06-07 Loss Thailand Nuengsiam Kiatwichian Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1990-03-29 Win Thailand Wanpichit Kaennorasing[9] Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand TKO (Referee stoppage) 4
1990-02-19 Win Thailand Den Sahakanosot Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1989-12-06 Loss Thailand Taweechai Wor.Preecha Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 2
1989-11-13 Win Thailand Khunpon Chor.Rotchanachai Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1989- Loss Thailand Buranachai Tor.Tuwanon Pattaya, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1989-07-27 Loss Thailand Kwangthong Kilenthong Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1989-06- Win Thailand Manachai Na Patayya Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1989-05-13 Win Thailand Khunpon Chor.Rotchanachai[10] Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1989-04-17 Win Thailand Phetkasem Yuthakit Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1989- Loss Thailand Phetkasem Yuthakit Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1988-12- Loss Thailand Kwangthong Kilenthong Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 1
1988-11-10 Loss Thailand Chokdee Kiatpayathai Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1988-10-06 Win Thailand Lukchang sitchang Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 3
1988-09- Loss Thailand Sodsai kiatchaiyong Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1988-08-04 Win Thailand Roengnoi Chomphuthong Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (punches) 5
1988-07-14 Win Thailand Phetkasem Yuthakit Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 4
1988-05-05 Loss Thailand Kwangthong Kilenthong Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1988-02-17 Loss Thailand Wanpichit Kaennorasing Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1987-11-17 Loss Thailand Grandprixnoi MuangChaiyapum Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1987-10-26 Loss Thailand Roengchai Thairungruang Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1987-08-25 Loss Thailand Yodpetch Sor.Jitpattana Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 1 0:31
For the vacant Lumpinee Stadium Bantamweight (118 lbs) title.
1987-07-23 Win Thailand Kongnapa Luktabfa Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1987-05-20 Win Thailand Kengkajnoi Kiatniwat Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (High kick) 5 2:35
1987-04-17 Win Thailand Grandprixnoi Muangchaiyaphum Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 3 3:00
1987-03-12 Loss Thailand Suphaphet Kiatdiphetnoi Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (right high kick)
1987-01-29 Loss Thailand Sombat Sor.Thanikul Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1986-12-25 Draw Thailand Jomwo Sakniran Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1986-10-29 Loss Thailand Panomtuanlek Hapalang Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1986-09-25 Loss Thailand Panomtuanlek Hapalang Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Lost the Rajadamnern Stadium Bantamweight (118 lbs) title.
1986-09-05 Loss Thailand Chamuakpet Hapalang Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1986-07-10 Loss Thailand Jomwo Chernyim Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1986-06-12 Win Thailand Chamuakpet Hapalang Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (right high kick) 2
1986-04-23 Win Thailand Saencherng Pinsinchai Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (left high kick) 2
1986-03-17 Win Thailand Sangtiennoi Sitsurapong Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1985-12-12 Win Thailand Longkrung Kiatkriangkrai Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
Defends the Rajadamnern Stadium Bantamweight (118 lbs) title.
1985-10-31 Draw Thailand Singdam Sakprayuth Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1985-09-23 Loss Thailand Manasak Sor Ploenchit Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1985-09-05 Win Thailand Boonam Sor.Jarunee Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (High Kick) 2
1985-08-05 Win Thailand Sangtiennoi Sitsurapong Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (left high kick) 3
For the vacant Rajadamnern Stadium Bantamweight (118 lbs) title.
1985-06-13 Win Thailand Jack Kiatniwat Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1985-05-14 Loss Thailand Phanmongkon Hor.Mahachai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1985-03- Win Thailand Rungchai Thairungruang Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1985-01- Win Thailand Phanmongkon Hor.Mahachai Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1984-12-26 Win Thailand Nakhonpathom Pinsinchai Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1984-11-22 Win Thailand Jack Kiatniwat Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1984-09-27 Draw Thailand Raerung Thammachart Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1984-04-19 Win Thailand Lankrung Kiattikriangkrai Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1983-09-30 Win Thailand Phanomnoi Lukprabat Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (High kick) 2
1983-04-14 Win Thailand Seeoui Sor.Thanikul Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1982-06-29 Win Thailand Saengphet Lukphaiom Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1982-03-13 Loss Thailand Saengphet Lukphaiom Chanthaburi province, Thailand Referee stoppage 5
1982-02-16 Win Thailand Srimuang Singsuanngern Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1981-12-17 Thailand Nungsakon Samrong Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1981-04-20 Win Thailand Maewnoi Singkhawat Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1980-09-05 NC Thailand Samart Payakaroon Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Referee stoppage 4 3:00
1980-05-13 Loss Thailand Paruhatlek Sitchunthong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 5
1980-04-28 Loss Thailand Poonlap Sakniran Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1979-11-09 Win Thailand Damrongsak Sor Thanikul Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1979-10-02 Loss Thailand Kongsamut Sor.Thanikul Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1979-08-17 Loss Thailand Kongsamut Sor.Thanikul Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1979-07-24 Win Thailand Paruhatlek Sitchunthong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1979-06-26 Win Thailand Samart Payakaroon Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1979-06-08 Win Thailand Samart Payakaroon Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1979-04-20 Win Thailand Meownoi Singchaprawat Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1979-02-27 Win Thailand Supakiat Ekayothin Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1979-01-13 Loss Thailand Paruhatlek Sitchunthong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Loss Thailand Thaninoi Sakniran Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

References

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  1. ^ "Muay Siam Magazine cover of the 1986 Fighter of the Year shortlist". Facebook.
  2. ^ "123 book of the Greatest Nak Muays ever - Jampatong's page is in post 3, right after Samart and before Samransak". 3 May 2020.
  3. ^ ""Fighting" Magazine cover showing KO shot against Chamuekpet". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2020-12-02.
  4. ^ ""Fighting" Magazine cover about Panomtuanglek's win over Jampatong". Facebook.
  5. ^ "Muay Siam special edition about Suphaphet knocking out Jampatong". Facebook.
  6. ^ "Yodpetch before the fight with Jampatong". Facebook.
  7. ^ "Muay Thai Library - Jampatong Na Nontachai".
  8. ^ Jampatong Na Nonthachai - Master of the Headkick (trailer, 63 min), 11 September 2021, retrieved 2021-11-09
  9. ^ "Clip 2: Wanpichit Kaennorasing (red) vs Jampatong Na Nontachai (blue) on Channel 7". YouTube.
  10. ^ "Khunpon Chor.Rotchanachai vs Jampatong Na Nontachai 1". YouTube.